Fela Kuti Among Honorees at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will honor Nigerian music legend Fela Kuti today in Los Angeles. This event celebrates the latest group of musicians being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Other inductees for 2026 include well-known names like Sade, Oasis, Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, and the late Luther Vandross. In addition to the main inductees, Fela Kuti will also receive an “early influence” honor along with Queen Latifah, Celia Cruz, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons.

The ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, featuring a gala concert. The Hall of Fame, based in Cleveland, selected these inductees after surveying over 1,000 musicians and industry experts. However, it remains uncertain who will attend or perform at the event.

Some artists have already announced their absence. Sade stated on their website that they cannot attend but emphasized how much the recognition means to them. Similarly, Liam and Noel Gallagher from Oasis will not be present, with Liam citing the distance as a reason. Iron Maiden is also skipping the event due to a tour in Australia.

Joy Division and New Order will be jointly inducted, a rare occasion since New Order formed after Joy Division’s lead singer, Ian Curtis, passed away in 1980. Phil Collins has said health issues will prevent him from performing at the ceremony.

Wu-Tang Clan, known for their influential hip-hop style, recently completed a tour and may use this honor as a chance for a reunion. Billy Idol, who has been recognized with a special day in Los Angeles, expressed his excitement about the induction, calling it a “tremendous honor.”

To be eligible for induction, artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before being nominated.